What are the precautions to be taken by a herpes type 1 positive individual with no symptoms?

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

Dormant oral herpes has nothing to do with the risk of other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) or any other issue.

1. The oral herpes virus is different from the genital herpes virus.
2. If the IgM antibody is positive, the infection is recent, and you have to take treatment for this. Tablet Acyclovir can be taken but consult a dermatologist and take medications with their consent.
3. If IgM is negative and IgG is positive, infection was there in the past, but you will remain positive for IgG for life. Therefore, there is a risk that you might develop herpes lesions in the future. So in the future, if you have any lesions on the penis, then avoid sexual intercourse at that time. Always use protection during intercourse to prevent transmission to your partners.
4. Reduced immunity might result in a relapse of lesions. Excessive stress, too, can precipitate the lesions.
5. In case of an outbreak of lesions, take proper treatment. Usually, treatment is given for one to two weeks. Recovery is seen in around two weeks.
6. Have a good diet, maintain health, and avoid unprotected high-risk sex.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.